Action Games
Role-playing games are a video game genre that uses much of the same terminology, settings, and game mechanics as early pen-and-paper role-playing games. Generally, the player controls a small number of game characters, usually called a party, and achieves victory by completing a series of quests and reaching the conclusion of a central storyline. Players [...]
Action games are enjoyed by everyone. Having a simple gameplay, an interesting storyline, and a unique mission to complete, these games can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Many arcade games were released in this genre and were loved by everyone who played them. Shadow Dancer™ is a side-scrolling action arcade game released in [...]
The 80’s was known as the golden era of arcade games. Arcade games were released in a huge variety in this era. These games were released in every genre and usually many of them were a mixture of different genres. Rolling Thunder II™ is a side scrolling, action arcade game released in 1990. It is [...]
Platform games are the easiest video games. A platform game is a video game characterized by requiring the player to jump to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles. These games are simple and fun to play. Ristar™, also known as “Ristar the Shooting Star” is a platform arcade video game released in 1995. The [...]
An action game is a video game that features a lot of drama and excitement. Usually these games have an interesting storyline that captivates the attention of the players and motivates them to finish all the levels. Various arcade games were released in this genre. Psycho Soldier is an action arcade game released in 1986. [...]
Do you remember those simple arcade video games in which you could destroy creatures with just one button? Nowadays, due to the advent of 3-D technology, video games are more difficult and complicated to play. Prehistoric Isle in 1930™ is a shoot-‘em-up arcade video game which was released in 1989. A shoot-‘em-up game is one [...]
“Action game” is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand-eye coordination and reaction-time. These games are difficult yet exciting. Many arcade games were based on this genre. Ninja Commando™ is a top-down, vertically-scrolling, “run and gun” video game released in 1992. The objective and gameplay of the game is similar to that [...]
Military style action games are everyone’s favorite. Packed with excitement and a lot of action, these games are never boring. Many arcade games were released in this genre. They were simple yet interesting and fun. Nam – 1975™ is a 1990 war-themed action shooting game released by SNK. This action game has an innovative storyline [...]
Metal Slug™ is a series of “run and gun” video games. The gameplay of the series is characteristic of run and gun games: large numbers of enemies and a player character with extremely powerful weapons. In this series, contact with enemy results in the opportunity to perform a melee attack and the opportunity for the [...]
Metal Slug™ is a series of “run and gun” video games. The gameplay of the series is characteristic of run and gun games: large numbers of enemies and a player character with extremely powerful weapons. In most run and guns, contact with an enemy leads to annihilation. In this series, however, contact results in the [...]
